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Foundryville, PA

Pennsylvania

Foundryville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 120.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
120 Population 222/sq mi density
$162,500 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.3%
325% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Foundryville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population120
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$68,342
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,276M
Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$162,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units63
Rent Burden27.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband45.0%
Libraries4

Is Foundryville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Foundryville receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Foundryville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Foundryville is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Foundryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Foundryville has a population of 120 with a density of 222 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

120
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.8%
Female 64.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Foundryville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Foundryville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Foundryville is N/A. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Foundryville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$68,342
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$64,596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,571
County GDP$3,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants170
Healthcare191
Retail230
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Foundryville is $162,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units63
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Effective Rate2.70%
Foundryville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates41.0769°N, 76.2350°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31-point margin. 45.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+83.0%
Graduate Degree+10.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density222/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access45.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities191
Restaurants170
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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